Learning Facilitator - Melbourne Museum

About this role

Learning Facilitator – Melbourne Museum

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Learning Facilitator at Melbourne Museum.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues:  Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.

To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit About us - Museums Victoria

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The primary responsibility of the Learning Facilitator is to facilitate learning programs, workshops and events to support the delivery of exceptional education and public programs—that meaningfully engage our diverse education and public audiences with the unique mission and vision of our museums.

Some of the key duties include: 

• Facilitate learning programs, workshops or shows for education booked groups and the general public, using professional experience and judgement to optimise learning outcomes for diverse audiences at Melbourne Museum. This role may also support program delivery and administration across Scienceworks, Immigration Museum and Outreach programs
• Use contemporary digital tools and technologies to support and deliver engaging educational experiences, including trouble shoot and device management.
• Support and supervise new staff and volunteers with program and procedure familiarisation, including peer to peer learning, communication guidance and procedural training.
• Set up and pack up programs, workshops and activities; and assist in maintaining materials and resources.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrable experience in the facilitation of learning programs, workshops or shows to diverse audiences, with the ability to respond to audience needs.
• Well-developed communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of current education and learning techniques for diverse audiences, including needs of primary and secondary school audiences.
• Experience in program and event administration.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a Part Time (0.5 FTE) Parental Leave cover contract. The salary on offer is $65,409 based of grade (pro rata) + 11% superannuation.

HOW TO APPLY?

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing. 

To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page. 

For more information about this position, please contact Juila Smith at juilasmith@museum.vic.gov.au

Please submit the three following three documents with your application: 

• Your Cover Letter.
• Your Resume.
• A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to attached document).

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3 May 2024 (11:59pm)